DUBUQUE, IA – On August 5, 2025, the Dubuque Police Department executed two separate arrests involving drug-related offenses and child endangerment, highlighting ongoing concerns about methamphetamine use in the community.

At 12:49 AM, Sarah Louise, a 34-year-old white female, was arrested at 635 W 11th St, Dubuque. She faces charges of possession of a controlled substance (marijuana, first offense, misdemeanor), child endangerment (misdemeanor), and child endangerment involving methamphetamine exposure (felony). The arresting officer, identified as Barbour, B., processed the charges, which reflect the serious nature of exposing children to controlled substances.

Later that day, at 5:59 PM, Loren William Patrick Kast, a 33-year-old white male, was arrested at 2813 Elm St, Dubuque. Kast was charged with child endangerment (misdemeanor) and child endangerment involving methamphetamine exposure (felony). Officer Barbour also handled this arrest, underscoring the department’s focus on addressing drug-related risks to minors.

These arrests add to the growing number of methamphetamine-related cases in Dubuque. According to data from the Dubuque Drug Task Force, methamphetamine seizures and arrests have remained a significant challenge. In the first quarter of 2023 alone, the task force seized 588.75 grams of ice methamphetamine, with historical data showing a peak of 3,928 grams seized in 2018. While exact figures for 2025 methamphetamine arrests are not fully available, the task force has noted a steady increase in cases, driven by the influx of high-potency crystal methamphetamine from external sources, primarily Mexico.

The Dubuque Police Department and the Dubuque Drug Task Force continue to prioritize combating drug distribution and its impact on vulnerable populations, particularly children. These recent arrests reflect ongoing efforts to address the persistent methamphetamine problem in the region, with law enforcement emphasizing community safety and collaboration with agencies like the Iowa Division of Narcotics Enforcement and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives.

The information provided regarding arrests in Dubuque, Iowa, is based on publicly available records from the Dubuque Police Department, Dubuque County Sheriff’s Office, and related sources. Details about specific arrests, including those involving Sarah Louise and Loren William Patrick Kast on August 5, 2025, are accurate to the extent of the available data and may not reflect the full scope of ongoing investigations, pending charges, or final legal outcomes. Arrests do not imply guilt, and all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.